Chicago's NFL season is off to a rocky start, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have plenty of football fun. Bars throughout the city are welcoming college fans from schools from Alabama to Wisconsin to root for their team of choice while enjoying food and drink deals all season long.Bar owners and alumni groups: Don't see your bar included here? We'll be adding to this guide throughout the season.Send your affiliation and specials to RedEye's nightlife reporter Heather Schroering for consideration.

Metromix and RedEye's college sports bar guide includes official partnerships with alumni associations in addition to bars owned by alumni and unofficial affiliations declared by bar management.